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Of domesticall duties eight treatises. I. An exposition of that part of Scripture out…
Of domesticall duties eight treatises. I. An exposition of that part of Scripture out of which domesticall duties are raised. ... VIII. Duties of masters. By William Gouge.
London: printed by John Haviland for William Bladen, 1622London: printed by Iohn Haviland for William Bladen, 1622
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§. 17. Of a wives obedience in general.
§. 17. Of a wiues obedience in generall.
Hitherto of a wives reverence, it followeth to speak of her obedience: The first law that ever was given to woman since her fall, laid upon her this duty of Obedience to her husband, in these words, aThy desire shall be to thine husband, and he shall rule over thee. How can an husband rule over a wife, if she obey not him? The principal part of that submission which in this btext, and in many other places is required of a wife, consisteth in obedience: and therefore it is expressly commended unto wives in the example of Sarah who cobeyed Abraham. Thus by Obedience doth the Church manifest her subjection to Christ.
Hitherto of a wiues reuerence, it followeth to speake of her obedience: The first law that euer was giuen to woman since her fall, laid vpon her this dutie of Obedience to her husband, in these words, aThy desire shall be to thine husband, and he shall rule ouer thee. How can an husband rule ouer a wife, if she obey not him? The principall part of that submission which in this b